Investigation of Themistocles Arnaoutis Regarding the Stylianos Case
May 19, 2026
The head of the Police, Themistocles Arnaoutis, is under investigation in connection with the death of 15-year-old Stylianos in 2019. Criminal investigators recommended charging Arnaoutis for neglect of duty, as he failed to act on reports of abusive behavior towards Stylianos's family. His mother had reported her husband’s abusive behavior, which was not properly investigated. Despite the recommendation for prosecution, the Attorney General dismissed the proposed charges. This case has sparked strong reactions in Cypriot society.